SANE – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – specially trained nurses who assist sexual assault survivors at the hospital by providing medical treatment and collect forensic evidence that will assist law enforcement and the district attorney in the investigative process. Evidence collection can also be done without reporting to law enforcement. The evidence is collected and stored until the survivor decides he/she wants to report. The evidence collection must be done within 72 hours of the assault.

Professional Counseling – counseling is available to survivors and their loved ones

Support Groups – for adults and teens

Advocacy – meet with a trained Victim Advocate at Turning Point who can help you through this entire process.

They are FREE, regardless of whether or not the survivor presses charges against their assailants.

Why should I have a sexual assault evidence kit collected?

The kit collects evidence that can be used to prosecute a perpetrator of sexual assault. Even if you don’t want to prosecute now, the kit will be held by the state for up to one year should you decide to report it later.

Does the assault have to be reported to law enforcement?

No. The State of North Carolina allows survivors to complete an anonymous sexual assault kit at the hospital. In this instance, law enforcement is not informed.

What about pregnancy and STI’s?

The morning after pill, aka Plan B

Can be taken up to 72 hours after the assault has occurred.

The pill help prevent fertilization. It DOES NOT cause an abortion if you’re already pregnant.

STI & HIV Prophylaxis

These drugs are given to help prevent the contraction of sexually transmitted infections and HIV.

All of these pills may cause nausea and/or vomiting. It is best to take them with food.

How can I find out what is going on with my case?

Contact a Victim Advocate at Turning Point – 704.283.7770

You can also contact the District Attorney’s Office.

What is Victim’s Compensation?

A State funded program that reimburses victims of crimes for their medical expenses and lost wages that were the result of a crime.

Turning Point’s Victim Advocate can help you complete the application.

Will Turning Point be able to accommodate my needs in regards to vision, hearing, physical, or intellectual disabilities?